Solar Scams You Should Know About – Forbes Home
While you are browsing solar power companies, one of them may offer to install a solar panel or solar roof in your home for a small cost or even for free. It''s an intentionally misleading claim.
While you are browsing solar power companies, one of them may offer to install a solar panel or solar roof in your home for a small cost or even for free. It''s an intentionally misleading claim.
Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. If you''ve received an offer for "free solar panels," it could be a scam. Always
How the scam works: People posing as solar installers or utility employees call or come to your home and offer free solar panels through made-up government programs or incentives.
Your social media feed is probably full of them: ads promising free solar panels, guaranteed savings, or special government programs that''ll pay you to go solar. Some even claim
Some scammers create fake solar companies, selling solar panel systems without any intention of installing them. They may ask for a big upfront payment and then vanish without doing
At best, this is someone generating leads to sell, not actual solar businesses. At worst, they''re scammers trying to steal your identity. If you spot a scam, tell the Federal Trade Commission at
To avoid getting scammed, you need to know what to look out for and when to walk away. Here''s our guide to spotting solar panel scams and finding a great installer.
Is pinduoduo legit or a scam? Read reviews, company details, technical analysis, and more to help you decide if this site is trustworthy or fraudulent.
Solar power may be the energy of the future, but in the present there are lots of solar scammers trying to take your money. Here''s how to tell.
Have you seen misleading online solar ads or been approached by an aggressive door-to-door salesperson?
PDF version includes complete article with source references. Suitable for printing and offline reading.